PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 710 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, located in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized educational institution that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on performing and visual arts. As a public charter school, it offers a unique environment for students in grades K-8 who are interested in cultivating their creative talents alongside their core studies. The school is known for its commitment to providing students with high-quality instruction in areas such as music, dance, theater, and fine arts, ensuring that creativity is woven into the daily educational experience.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere and character development. By leveraging the charter school model, PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS maintains smaller class sizes and a specialized faculty dedicated to helping students develop both critical thinking skills and self-expression. It is a popular choice for families in the Treasure Valley who are looking for a school that values academic achievement while providing a robust outlet for artistic passion and extracurricular enrichment.

For more information, contact PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (208) 855-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13255 WEST MCMILLIAN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83713-0530
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PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public school in BOISE, ID with about 710 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
710
Teachers:
31.62
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 710 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
56.8%
Male
43.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.